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Relegate (Verb)

Assign to a class or kind; "How should algae be classified?"; "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Taxonomists have long debated how to relegate the genus Pseudomonas within the bacterial classification system.
Botanists used to relegate orchids to their own distinct phylum.
Some biologists relegate viruses to a separate entity outside of traditional classification schemes.
The new system of classification will relegate all single-celled organisms to a distinct branch.
Experts argue over how to relegate hybrid organisms within the existing taxonomic hierarchies.

Refer to another person for decision or judgment; "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues for their expert opinions.
If I'm unsure, I often relegate financial matters to my accountant for professional guidance.
The manager prefers to relegate employee conflicts to HR for mediation and resolution.
In times of crisis, the team leader will relegate critical decisions to the more experienced members.
To avoid making an unfair judgment, she will relegate disputes between team members to an impartial arbitrator.

Expel, as if by official decree; "he was banished from his own country".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The corrupt politician was relegated from his position after the scandal broke out and lost all his political influence.
The news of his crime spread rapidly throughout the kingdom, and he was swiftly relegated from the royal court.
She went against the family traditions and was relegated from their home by her own parents.
He broke the rules on more than one occasion, and his actions led him to be relegated from the prestigious university.
The country's former dictator was relegated from public life and humiliated after his rule came to an end.

Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The underperforming employee was relegated to a junior role after failing to meet sales targets.
Due to his lack of leadership skills, he was relegated from team captain to a regular player.
Her continuous tardiness led to being relegated from manager to an entry-level position.
The company's financial struggles forced them to relegate several senior staff members to lower-paying jobs.
After the scandal, the famous chef was relegated to a cooking show on a small cable network.